Taking control this time!

Well I'm 6 weeks away from having baby 3 and I feel like I'm actually taking control this time! With number 1 no idea what to expect and didn't even really have a birth plan - how could I plan for something I knew nothing about? Anyway he ended up posterior 14 hour labor with gas, epidural and vacuum but all well and safe. Number 2 I felt like u knew a little more so I learnt a few breathing techniques and positioning. Still ended up flat on my back though pushing, 7 hour labor from first contraction with some gas and a small tear. I felt scared and out of control - like everything went so fast my body was controlling me rather than me controlling it and I didn't like that feeling. So now 3rd time I'm determined to conquer it! I started the first of my weekly acupuncture sessions the other night and am reading Juju Sundin & Sarah Murdoch's book 'Birth Skills' and it's great. I'm not pro or against any type of birth be it natural, epidural loving, or ceasar, whatever you want and as long as baby and mum are safe. The book gives you great ideas and tips no matter what birth you want or what it ends up being. I'm feeling more in control and focused this time on learning how to manage my body and my labour rather than it managing me! Having baby at Calvary Hosp in Canberra with what seems a nice bunch of midwives so far - doing my birth plan next week with them. It will still say pretty much whatever happens happens, but I know this time I'll have more to say about the little things. Yay me! I just wanted to share my thoughts and what I'm going through with you all

Taking control this time!

Good on you! I am 39w3d and I have also read that book! It sounds awesome! I haven't really "practiced" any of the techniques but am hoping I can kick them into action when needed!I'm a ftm and not worried at all about the whole process. Like I know it's going to be hard and painful, but I am kind of looking forward to it! Lol!

Taking control this time!

Go u! I was exactly the same 1st time went in with my eyes closed and basically was lost throughout the whole labour this time I'm going to be more assertive proactive. And am trying to school up my partner to be more supportive and assertive too. But as u say wait and see what happens on the day. Good luck hope u feel incontrol on the day!!

Taking control this time!

Hi belle I have a fab lady I'm seeing in gungahlin she's a doctor of Chinese medicine and also does acupuncture specializing in Antenatal care. I've used it on and off in the past even when not pregnant to manage things from insomnia and restless legs to healing a hip injury I had. It is great in pregnancy for everything but I've mainly had it to balance energy levels, insomnia, anxiety, and reflux. She's just started this week focusing on directing energy to the uterus and relaxing me as i get quite anxious and exhausted, and from 37 weeks she will focus on the cervix and target some specific labour points in the legs and heels. I highly recommend it - it costs about $75 per session I get about $30 back from private health fund. Where are you having baby?

Taking control this time!

Her name is Mi Chen Shen (Claire) and she's at Hope Family Health Clinic in gungahlin. She's away for 2 weeks but back start of feb. Worth the drive. Silly dr for saying there's nothing you can do! I've always seen a Chiro too for various things and they always do great tiny manipulations of joints and bones to relieve pressure and keep things in place. Some dr's are so narrowMinded to alternative therapies!

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